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Pavlina Gjurovska
Mrs. Gjurovska, 76, of East Brunswick, formerly of South River, died Feb. 20, 2013, in CareOne at East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an operator with Continental Bakery/Wonder Bread, East Brunswick, where she worked for 10 years. She was predeceased by a brother, Jordan Gjurovski. Surviving are a son, Vanch Popovski,…
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Middle School PTO to sponsor Care Night
The Sayreville Middle School PTO will sponsor its annual Care Night March 15 in the cafeteria at Sayreville Middle School, 800 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Calling will begin at 7:30 p.m. The family event will feature bingo for children and tricky-tray raffle prizes for adults. All proceeds…
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Hope for New Jersey to aid homeowners
A broad partnership of mortgage-industry companies, Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved nonprofit housing counselors, insurance companies, local partners and state and federal agencies will come together for Hope for New Jersey, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 9 at the Faith Fellowship World Outreach Center, 2707 Main St., Sayreville. The event is designed to help…
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Spring clean your diet
By Heather Cunningham R.D., C.N.S.C. Spring will be here before you know it, and the warmer weather can bring thoughts of new approaches to nutrition and health. More and more, people are trying to eliminate chemicals from their bodies and want their food to be healthier. “Eating Clean” is a new diet state of mind…
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Orthokeratology is an option for those who want to correct vision without surgery
By Dr. S. Moshe Roth Many adults would like to be able to see clearly but don’t want to take the risks associated with LASIK or other surgical procedures. Many children become more nearsighted each year, and the most common suggestion by doctors is to simply increase the eyeglass prescription. In addition to glasses, contact…
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Men at ‘high’ skeletal risk prior to prostate cancer hormone therapy likely to have more fractures
I n what is believed to be the first study to describe the impact on men with a high risk of bone fracture who are receiving long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer, new research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows this population to have a higher fracture incidence following treatment completion.…
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It’s time to start warming up for spring activities
By Dr. Ira Shapiro I t’s been a long, cold winter, but spring is nearly here. For many, this means re-exploring the outdoors and investing time and effort into activities ranging from running, biking and tennis to gardening, golf and even simple walks in the park. However, all out, too quick, is a recipe for…
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Stem cell research focusing on autism’s genetic mysteries earns $2.125 million grant
The social symbol for autism awareness, a ribbon of brightly colored puzzle pieces, reflects the complexity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).A new five-year $2.125 million grant from the New Jersey Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism will fund research of induced pluripotent stem cells that may be used to piece together the…
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JFK Medical Center awarded advanced certification for stroke centers
JFK Medical Center has attained advanced certification by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, having met The Joint Commission’s standards for Disease-Specific Care Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.This means JFK is part of an elite group of providers in the country focused on complex stroke care. Complex Stroke Centers are recognized as…
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